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DEVELOPMENT REPORT

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Charleston Regional Overview

Michael Graney, VP Global Business Development

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Top Relocation Trends

AVAILABLE LAND &

BUILDINGS“Speed to market”

with fast-track permitting

INCENTIVES & TRAINING

PROGRAMSProviding opportunities for business growth & success

MARKET ACCESS & LOGISTICS

Fast routes that create proximity to markets &

suppliers

TALENT AVAILBILITY

Importance on attracting skilled and advanced

labor

REVENUE GROWTH

Greater focus over cost-cutting

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Target Strategy

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Building Regional Prosperity

Economic Output (GDP) Growth 2005-2013Charleston MSA

United States40.5%

27.6%

Employment Growth 2005-2014Charleston MSA

United States17.4%

4.0%

Real Wage Growth (Private Sector) 2005-2014Charleston MSA

United States

6%

4.5%

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Business Development Missions

AerospaceAutomotiveLife ScienceAdvanced SecurityInformation Technology

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Competitive Context

SC UPSTATE

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Case Study

BERKELEY COUNTY 72 JOBS

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Upcoming Trends

Medical Devices

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Charleston Regional Overview

Michael Graney, VP Global Business Development843.760.4526 | mgraney@crda.org